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Acts 6

But as the believers rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent. The Greek-speaking believers complained about the Hebrew-speaking believers, saying that their widows were being discriminated against in the daily distribution of food. So the Twelve called a meeting of all the believers. They said, “We apostles should spend our time teaching the word of … Continue reading We Are The Deacons

We are all familiar with admonitions in scripture against complaining, grumbling, disrespecting authority, sowing discord, etc. But today we are focusing on a well-founded complaint of discrimination that yielded good fruit for the body of Christ. Yes, there is a place for complaining and questioning the status quo in the body. There are big examples, … Continue reading Foxes in the Vineyard

As I read the scriptures of the discontent widows, my attention was drawn to the fact that it became the responsibility of the newly appointed deacons to aide and care for them. I was reminded of the first time I read this passage with a new understanding of the leadership position it describes. True, in … Continue reading We Are The Deacons

Acts 6: 1-7 While the preaching of God’s word was spreading throughout Jerusalem, grumbling was taking place between the Aramaic widows and the Greek widows. The Greek widows felt like they were being overlooked in the distribution of food compared to the Aramaic widows. The apostles heard of his complaint and called a meeting to … Continue reading An Opportunity to Serve

Recently, my family along with several others, we're invited to a friends house for dinner. It was dinner with a purpose. We were there to purchase water filters for families in a village in Kenya. Sam, a native of the village, spoke to us about the need for clean water. He works for the non … Continue reading Help the Sisters Out

Do you have that friend or coworker who doesn't have a good word to say about anything? I do. It almost seems like he has the spiritual gift of complaining. I find myself wondering how one person can find so many faults with EVERY thing in his life! The sky is always falling. Do you … Continue reading The Sky is Falling

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